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Putin
Hungary’s Prime Minister has recently positioned himself as an unlikely peacemaker between Russia and Ukraine but in doing so is he truly neutral?
Jul. 18
Putin
Orban provoked the ire of fellow European leaders when, just days into Hungary taking the helm of the rotating EU presidency he went to Russia on July 5 to see President Vladimir Putin.
Jul. 18
War in Ukraine
The Council’s legal service told EU envoys last week that Budapest’s actions could constitute a breach of the bloc’s treaties.
Jul. 17
War in Ukraine
Trump picks Ukraine opponent as running mate; Zelensky says 25 Patriots would protect entire Nation, now only two; EU leaders snub Orban’s foreign policy summit.
Jul. 16
US
The Hungarian PM relayed messages from Beijing and Moscow, suggesting that the EU “launch a European initiative” peace settlement in Ukraine without US participation.
Jul. 11
War in Ukraine
Stoltenberg: Ukraine’s path to membership is “irreversible,” F-16s on the way; Biden loses campaign backers by the day; Former Commander-in-Chief reports as Ambassador to UK as EU deals with Orban.
Jul. 11
War in Ukraine
Orbán sends pro-Kremlin letter to EU promising “dramatic losses on the front line”; Biden – if you “don’t think I should run, run against me”; China asks the world to start direct dialogue with Moscow
Jul. 9
Hungary
The unannounced visit comes a day before the NATO summit and follows Orban's surprise trips to Russia and Ukraine in the past week.
Jul. 8
War in Ukraine
Last week, Viktor Orban made his first wartime visit to Kyiv. Just three days later, he met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
Jul. 7
NATO
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Jul. 7
Putin
Today, Budapest is a Russian “satellite” and vassal. As of 2024, Budapest relied on Russia for 75 percent of its natural gas, 80 percent of its oil, and 100 percent of its nuclear fuel.
Jul. 6
War in Ukraine
The visit came days after Hungary took over the EU's rotating presidency and Putin told Orban he expected him to outline “the position of European partners” on Ukraine.
Jul. 6
Hungary
All commentaries were published before it emerged on Tuesday morning that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán had travelled to Kyiv for a surprise visit.
Jul. 3
Zelensky
The Hungarian prime minister is the only EU leader who has continued to maintain close ties with Moscow even after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Jul. 2
EU
Once a fiery law student who called for the withdrawal of Soviet troops, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has had a major shift in political orientation over his three decades in politics.
Jun. 29
Last week, Viktor Orban made his first wartime visit to Kyiv. Just three days later, he met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
Jul. 7